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Raspberry Pi Pico and SSD1306 Display with MicroPython

Kevin McAleer via YouTube

Overview

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This course teaches how to add a small SSD1306 display to Raspberry Pi Pico & MicroPython projects. The learning outcomes include understanding how displays work, utilizing the SSD1306 Library, working with frame buffers, bit depth, and image conversion. The course covers the I2C connections, memory usage, and animating the display. The teaching method involves practical demonstrations and code explanations. This course is intended for individuals interested in integrating displays into their Raspberry Pi Pico projects using MicroPython.

Syllabus

Raspberry Pi Pico & SSD1306 Display with MicroPython
Session Overview
Display
SSD1306 Display - Specifications
I2C connections
Frame Buffers
Bit Depth
Memory Usage
Frame Buffers in MicroPython
Buffers & the display cycle
Animating the display
GitHub Code Repository
Image Conversion
GIMP image tool for converting graphics
PBM file format
Demo Time
Community Update

Taught by

Kevin McAleer

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